First published 1983
Madeleine L'Engle's classic essay tackles the relationship between faith and creative expression. Sitting at her desk, the author ponders the role of the Christian artist: to listen, to observe, to respond. She reflects on the sacred and the secular, the divine and the human, and how they converge in the act of making art. At the heart of this work lies L'Engle's conviction that art has the power to illuminate the mysteries of the soul. Through intimate, sensory-rich passages, she invites readers to see the world anew, to find the sacred in the ordinary, and to channel their faith into their creative callings.
Genres: essays, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, christian, religion, non-fiction, faith, inspirational
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: philosophical, reflective
224 pages · Paperback · Convergent Books